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Costa Blanca Travel Guide

Lying on the eastern coast of Spain, the Costa Blanca draws
millions of tourists each year to its turquoise waters and miles of
white sandy beaches. Alicante is the capital and major city on this
stretch of coast, but it is Benidorm that attracts the most
visitors, and this is the place to go for those looking for a
lively and entertaining holiday with hundreds of bars and all-night
clubs catering mainly for British tourists. However there is more
to the Costa Blanca than crowded beach resorts: within the
mountainous interior there are a series of fascinating medieval
towns and fortified villages which have been largely unaffected by
modern development. Those looking to visit the beach resorts of the
Costa Blanca in the peak summer season (June to August) should
ensure that they book accommodation far in advance, but outside of
these wildly popular months the coast is far less crowded.

Alicante is best known as the gateway to the many glittering
resorts in the region, but the city is actually an interesting
urban destination, with history and culture aplenty to offer those
who can be distracted from the beach. Those who have some time in
Alicante should head to the Catedral de san Nicolas from which the
narrow old streets of the historic quarter, El Barrio, radiate
outwards.

The most popular time to visit the Costa Blanca is between May
and October when the weather is guaranteed to be sunny and warm
most of the time. The temperature can get up to 104°F
(40°C) in August, with the sea at a very comfortable 77°F
(25°C). It is too hot and crowded for some during this busy
summer season and some visitors holiday in the spring and autumn
months, when it is cooler and there is the chance of light showers,
but many of the bars and restaurants close outside of the peak
tourist season.

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